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Our Alumni

Launch Alumni are College Bound

Our mission at Launch is to support student success in college and career. We stay in touch with our alumni and offer programming to support them on the path to and through college. Our alumni consistently report that they feel prepared for high school and they are very engaged in their high school communities.

Meet Our Alumni

Meet Dwayne

I am a sophomore at Harvest Collegiate. I love my biology class and playing in the band. When I think back to Launch two things stand out. First, the 6th grade camping trip. We had so much fun and I challenged myself to step out of my comfort zone. Second, as a student ambassador I developed public speaking skills because I was given so many chances to present, perform and host guests.

Meet Ferima

I am a senior at Stoneleigh Burnhamboarding school in Western Massachusetts and I was just accepted to my first choice college with a scholarship. Launch is the reason I am successful today. I was born on the Ivory Coast of Africa and came to New York to escape the civil war. I didn’t speak English. I was bullied at my previous school and when I came to Launch I felt like I was at home. Teachers cared about me. I made friends. I was encouraged to take risks and try hard. I started doing very well in school. Launch continues to stay in touch and support me, it's like my second family.

Meet Kelon

I am a Freshman at Benjamin Banneker High School. I'm on the track team and I actually did my first race yesterday. My favorite subject is algebra and I also love art because I get to be creative. Launch prepared me to be consistent with homework and do well on tests in high school. When I got to high school I felt comfortable making friends and getting to know my teachers. I know these relationships will help me succeed.

Meet Sadiqah

I am a freshman at Cristo Rey Brooklyn high school. I am also part of the Girls Hope weekday boarding program. At school I am a member of the comedy club, the step team and several community service groups. Launch paved the ways for me in so many different ways, I am still discovering new ways all of the time. First, I feel confident in all of my classes. Each class I go to, I realize that Launch laid a foundation and now I am getting all As. Kids around me are struggling and it makes me feel grateful to teachers at Launch for making the work rigorous.

Meet Isaiah

I go to STAR Academy at Erasmus. Launch prepared me in multiple ways. Most of all they taught me that I can achieve the high goals that I set for myself. I use the Habits of Heart and Mind every day. If I say I want to get above a 90 in one of my classes, I know I am able to. I just use my perseverance to keep my eye on the goal and my craftsmanship to make sure my work is diligently completed.

Meet Nickky

I am a sophomore at the NYC iSchool in Manhattan. I started the Black Students Union at my school and I am the president. I love math and history especially when it’s engaging. Launch created a safe space for me to find out about who I am as a person. I had teachers and staff members who cared about me so much and their advice and support has guided me throughout high school.

Meet Rohan

I go to P-Tech. I am in the robotics club and we are building a robot for a competition. I love ELA because my 8th grade teachers at Launch broke down the topics so well that it all makes sense in high school. I am also grateful to Launch for crew because it helped me prepare life after Launch. Crew was a space where I could focus on growing up as a person.